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Nissan Interstar vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,200 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Interstar or Hyundai i30?

Nissan Interstar vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Nissan Interstar

  • moderately more power
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Hyundai i30

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,602 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Interstar offers moderately more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 738 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 962 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
410 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 205 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Nissan Interstar offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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